The Black Student Leaders in Policy hosted M'Balu “Lu” Bangura, a dynamic leader in civil rights and equity advocacy, during a special Batten Hour this week. She was interviewed by second-year Batten MPP student Priscilla Akpalu.
The Black Student Leaders in Policy hosted M’Balu “Lu” Bangura, a dynamic leader in civil rights and equity advocacy, during a special Batten Hour this week. Bangura is chief of equity and fair practices at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. She was interviewed by second-year Batten MPP student Priscilla Akpalu.
UVA Batten students on the Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team, Hydra, find commonality and balance amidst their academic pursuits and competing on this nationally ranked team.
Each year, the Batten Undergraduate Council invites students, faculty, and staff to make nominations for its Legacy Awards, given in five categories to honor graduating Bachelor of Arts students who have demonstrated leadership at the Batten School. Each of these awards reflect the virtues and experiences that distinguished Frank Batten, Sr. throughout his inspirational life.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the 2026 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership, which is the highest external honor bestowed by the University and recognizes the achievements of luminaries who embrace endeavors in which Jefferson excelled and held in high regard.